2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Maduka Okoye Celebrates After Super Eagles Recall—Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is thrilled to earn his first invitation to the Super Eagles since October, 2023 for the friendlies with Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.
Okoye who helped Udinese to another topflight ticket on the final day of the season , has been called up for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic billed for next month.
The 24-year-old was however not considered for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire after it was reported that he declined to be invited to allow him concentrate on his club’s games.
The shot stopper is among the 23 players listed by Nigeria head coach, Finidi George for the games against Bafana Bafana and Squirrels and he is happy to return to the senior national team again.
“I am very happy to return to the national team. it is a great honor for me and my family to play for Nigeria,” Okoye told Udinese official website.
The Super Eagles will host Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, June 7.
The three-time African champions will travel to Abidjan to keep a date with the Squirrels three days later.
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